Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2023年11月14日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear, or to discover something, especially using a special method The police dog was trained to detect illegal substances in luggage at the airport. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of The persistent rumors about the company’s financial troubles caused concern among investors. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – noun one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided reinforce /ree-in-FAWRS/ [verb] – If something reinforces an idea or opinion, it provides…
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2023年11月14日
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2023年11月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you know what a cyberattack is? Do you feel safe when you use your personal information in the internet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction The emergency services’ quick response saved lives during the fire outbreak. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new smartphone comes with a sophisticated camera that takes stunning photos in low light conditions. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which…
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2023年11月14日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a cyberattack? How do you protect yourself from cyberattacks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. posture /POS-cher / [noun] – a way in which a government or other organization thinks about and/or deals with a particular matter The school’s posture on student well-being included providing mental health support services. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The construction project had a negative impact on the local wildlife and ecosystem. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a real or imagined line…
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2023年10月28日
©Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. venture /VEN-cher / [noun] – a risky or daring journey or undertaking, often with the goal of achieving success Starting a new business can be a risky venture, but it can also lead to great rewards. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – widely known and highly respected or famous for a particular quality or achievement The renowned scientist received a prestigious award for her groundbreaking research. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to suggest that there is a sharp and substantial rise in the popularity and demand for something The new superhero movie is…
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2023年10月28日
©Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you own an electric vehicle? Are there environmental benefits associated with using electric vehicles? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt/ [noun] – the process by which someone or something grows, changes, and becomes more advanced The development of technology has changed our lives significantly. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a region, usually elected by the citizens of that country The government is implementing new policies to improve healthcare. encourage…
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2023年10月28日
©Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Haute Living Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are electric vehicles (EVs) and how do they work? What are the environmental benefits of using electric vehicles? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important or significant, often with a sense of historical importance The moon landing was a momentous event in human history. thrilling /THRIL-ing / [adjective] – very exciting or exhilarating Riding a roller coaster can be a thrilling experience. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting money, effort, or resources into something with the expectation…
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2023年10月28日
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2023年9月27日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place Occupational safety guidelines aim to minimize workers’ exposure to hazardous substances and conditions in the workplace. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing The new regulations restrict the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing processes to protect the environment. explicit /ik-SPLIS-it/ [adjective] – showing or talking about sex or violence in a very detailed way…
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2023年9月27日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think parents should have access to their children’s Messenger? Would you feel safe if your parents had access to your social media? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 limit /LIM-it/ [verb] – to control something so that it is not greater than a particular amount, number, or level The doctor advised me to limit my caffeine intake to two cups of coffee per day for better health. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or look at something The password-protected website requires a username…
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